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Did the Webb Telescope find signs of life on an exoplanet?

After exciting reports last year, did the James Webb Space Telescope actually find signs of life on an exoplanet? Find out.

Gemini South Telescope reveals unexpected differences in binary stars

Researchers studied different wavelengths of light given off by giant binary stars, revealing differences in their chemical make-up.

Mystery of orbital decay of hot Jupiters revealed in new study

A new Durham University study has uncovered a new mechanism that could solve a mystery about the orbital decay of hot Jupiters.

Scientists create a new rocket thruster based on the mechanism behind solar flares

A type of rocket thruster that exploits the mechanism behind solar flares has been proposed by a physicist at the US Department of Energy.

ERC 2020: the challenge of remotely navigating mobile robots

Agnieszka Mrozowska discusses the highlights of the ERC 2020 competition, which involved Innovation News Network as a media partner, holding it up as an example of how the space sector can adapt to the new reality

NASA plan the return of asteroid samples from Bennu

On 10 May 2021, NASA’s spacecraft will terminate its experiments on the Bennu and begin its journey to deliver asteroid samples to Earth.

INTEGRAL: unravelling the mysteries of the X- and gamma-ray sky

Dr Erik Kuulkers discusses some of the current and future INTEGRAL mission's activities, including studying flashes of powerful radiation that suddenly appear in the gamma-ray sky

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Mystery of orbital decay of hot Jupiters revealed in new study

A new Durham University study has uncovered a new mechanism that could solve a mystery about the orbital decay of hot Jupiters.

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In the North East of England, industry and academia have joined forces to develop the relevant skills to enable a truly circular space economy.

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Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying the most massive stellar black hole ever found in the Milky Way galaxy.

White dwarf research reveals how the solar system might die

Scientists from the University of Warwick have found that our solar system might be pulled into the gravity of a white dwarf star.

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Researchers are combining observations from the Hubble and James Webb telescopes to better understand the expansion of the Universe.

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Could sustainable satellites be the way forward for the space industry?

The UK Space Agency is funding work to prolong the life of satellites to ensure space remains sustainable for future generations.

UK Space Agency commits to advancing space sustainability

The UK Space Agency is funding research into refuelling an upcoming mission to promote space sustainability. Discover more here.

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